U.S. Spotify Users Can Now Buy Audiobooks and View Prices in App

Spotify has announced that app users in the United States can now see pricing, buy audiobooks, and purchase 'Top Up' hours, following a court ruling that ordered Apple to allow developers more flexibility regarding external purchase links.Spotify touted the improved experience for users in a blog post today:Spotify submitted a new app update that Apple has approved: Spotify users in the United States can now see pricing, buy individual audiobooks, and purchase additional "Top Up" hours for audiobook listening beyond the 15 hours included in Premium each month. This is thanks to the recent U.S. court ruling in Epic Games v. Apple. This change lowers the barriers for more users to embrace their first – or tenth – audiobook, while allowing publishers and authors to reach fans and access new audiences seamlessly. It also helps level the playing field by allowing all developers to offer basic pricing information and easy-to-access links for consumers to purchase digital goods and services through iPhones with no unnecessary steps or additional taxes levied by Apple. In short, this freedom is a win for authors, audiences, and developers everywhere—if the legal ruling stands despite Apple's continued attempts to stop it.Continue ReadingSpotlight Deal:Sonos Move 2 On Sale for 25% Off [Deal]Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, EmailFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube

May 20, 2025 - 14:20

U.S. Spotify Users Can Now Buy Audiobooks and View Prices in App

Spotify has announced that app users in the United States can now see pricing, buy audiobooks, and purchase 'Top Up' hours, following a court ruling that ordered Apple to allow developers more flexibility regarding external purchase links.

Spotify touted the improved experience for users in a blog post today:

Spotify submitted a new app update that Apple has approved: Spotify users in the United States can now see pricing, buy individual audiobooks, and purchase additional "Top Up" hours for audiobook listening beyond the 15 hours included in Premium each month. This is thanks to the recent U.S. court ruling in Epic Games v. Apple. This change lowers the barriers for more users to embrace their first – or tenth – audiobook, while allowing publishers and authors to reach fans and access new audiences seamlessly. It also helps level the playing field by allowing all developers to offer basic pricing information and easy-to-access links for consumers to purchase digital goods and services through iPhones with no unnecessary steps or additional taxes levied by Apple. In short, this freedom is a win for authors, audiences, and developers everywhere—if the legal ruling stands despite Apple's continued attempts to stop it.

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